Went on my first group ride yesterday and twice people thought I was on a 600 😅 other thing I like about the R3 as a first bike is it's so confidence inspiring in the corners and it's made me love taking it on twisty roads!
Yeah what's your point? You still can't keep up with my 600cc so you can talk the talk but can't walk the walk. So yeah why even bring this up to tell people you look the part?????
Excited to get one. I was immediately impressed by the ergonomics when I sat on the updated r3. A lot of people I attended track with have been psyched on theirs, and enjoy the speed these bikes are capable of in the turns.
I don't even know why people are talking about how fast the bike can go, when majority of the time you won't even be doing those speeds. I own a 2019 R3 and I've done less than 10 top speed attempts because its honestly just silly if your mentality of buying a bike is supported on just its speed alone. I've done over 13,000 kms on the bike and I've kept up with 1000cc bikes on the Twisties. If you have never ridden a bike before, I strongly suggest staying away from 600cc bikes because YOU will be immature towards its power output. Stay on a 300-400cc bike for around a year or so. Until you can ride the bike's maximum potential, don't upgrade. And one last thing, I can see that majority of roads in the US are straight and I understand twisty roads can be far away, which makes small bikes boring. Just buy a 300, who cares what others say. Ride your own ride
I see you are a judgement person. About your question, maybe u should learn why some people love peak performance. I assume you like comfortable motorcycles, that's why you chose r3. When you have r3 and hear someone talking about speed. Your pride hurts cuz you know r3 is not the fastest bike between 300-450 cc (with similar price). When someone talks about how good r3 is at some point (not speed) that boosts your ego and wants to judge (silly) to someone that talks about speed on r3. There is feeling good when what you spend is worth the cost whenever you need or want. Why not switch to r15m if speed is not what you want?! R15m probably increases your chances to reach top speed, good features, good design. You can boost your ego with that bike. 😂
The r3 is more than capable on the highway. If you feel like it is not then you are not keeping the bike in the powerband. The powerband lies in the 7-10k rpm range. If you let it drop below that then yes it is going to feel sluggish if you try and give it acceleration without accommodating with a downshift. So if you struggle with not knowing what gear to be in without needing to actively be looking at what gear you are in then yes you will feel like it struggles on the highway. Otherwise if you learn to get a feel for it you will know as the bike will literally tell you when its slipping out the powerband and thats when you need to downshift. So no being in 4th gear at 4k rpm is not where this bike will be comfortable you are sacrificing so much torque that could be readily available if you keep your revs where they should be. And no keeping the bike in the high rpm range does not stress the engine at all that is how it is designed to run. The r3, r6 and r1 are all high revving engines and their powerbands reside very high in the rev range compared to any other sport bike. Every bike is different you need to learn where the powerband lies in whatever bike you are riding. I have 20k on the odo through 1.5 yrs of ownership, I weigh 165lbs and commute on the highway 35 miles one way and I stay going 80-95 mph for nearly 90% of the commute and reside around 8-9k rpm the whole way, so I still have plenty of torque available in 6th gear to reach 110 mph whenever i feel like it. Bike is totally fine
Yeah you are right. Only thing I noticed on my R3 is that at ~100mph /150kmph the R3 is at ~11k rpm which really sucks the gas. At those speeds you can get like only 100-150 kms distance before the gas tank goes empty... 😂
I’ve owned my 2020 R3 for 3 years now. I bought it brand new and it has always been my favorite bike. I’ve owned a gsxr 600 and a Honda RC51 and even though those bikes were STUPID fast, the r3 is my absolute favorite and I would choose it any day out of the 3. From the buttery handling to the way you can shift through every gear without shitting your pants, that is why I’m still in love with my R3. Highly recommend this bike!
As someone who lives in Europe and has a r125. Even an r125 with a whopping 15hp it's enough to keep up with traffic. Cruises at 70-75 top out at 80-85, if anyone isn't convinced an R3 isn't enough for longer journeys and highways then you probably don't have enough experience to jump on a bigger bike in the first place.
I commuted via Ninja 250 for most of two years (barring bad weather), racking up about 10,000 miles quickly. The old Ninja 250 isn't especially fast, but could easily reach 100mph. It was also quicker than most cars on the streets from 0-60. It never, ever felt underpowered. They redesigned the Ninja 250 around 2009ish, and that redesigned bike was significantly slower. Although I personally have never ridden it, I suspect that I would find it underwhelming. I've also ridden the Yamaha R3, and I currently ride a CBR 250. The R3 has a fair chunk more power and torque than my old 250 had, and felt far more like a mid-sized bike (definitely not a full 600 supersport, but more like a generic 500-600 cc regular sportbikes) in performance. It was also incredibly comfortable to ride down gently winding roads, just so lithe and nimble. The CBR 250, on the other hand, definitely feels like it's somewhat lacking in torque and power. A 250 cc single should never have been made. Aside from the noticeable lack of power, though, the bike is lovely, once again a lightweight, comfortable bike to ride on winding mountain roads.
easily cruise at 70 is a bit of a lie... you're literally at like 8-9K rpms, not comfortable, but it gets the job done! I love my 125 though for ripping around on backroads and commuting (luckily no highway)
Yeah mate, I just came to the r125 after a year with a lexmoto LXR and at first it felt super powerful haha. It’s really not bad at keeping up, I think I tipped out at 85 too
@@aok9153 See the stupidity of a childs brain 🤣 I prefer r125 more then half of these 600cc or even 1000cc, just look at how r125 looks and how clean it is, not everyone is obssesed with horse power and going over 200kmh 🤣
I love the “beginner bike” statement. I sold my r6 and royal Enfield 650 and got one of these, I love shifting and hitting corners well I’m comfortable all day. It’s only a beginner bike if your a beginner rider.
I just got a 2018 R3 as my first bike, I love it! I live in Toronto where the highway speed is usually 70miles/h when traffic is good. I found my r3 is doing actually better in highway than city traffic because I am at a high rpm. It also allows me to use basically full range of my throttle
Yes. It's underpowered. The other companies are making their beginner bikes in the 400cc range. Ninja/Z400, duke/rc390, vitpilen 401. Compared to those the r3 is laughably slower. Especially in the us market, people want something more powerful to be able to keep up on the highway. If they would just bump it up to an r4 with 400cc, it would easily be the best beginning super sport. Idk why they keep it at 300.
@@kuntachente6273 Depends on where you live and what "highway speeds" are, but where I live, people drive around 80mph on the highway. Yes the r3 technically can do it, but you're going to be at redline the whole time and will have 0 power to pass or even get out of someone's way.
@@Xwii610 If youre on the highway like 60% of the time or more its probably better to get a bigger bike just cause its stable and easier on the engine. My gw250 gets like 26 hp and can still take the highway though i usually hang far to the right at 70mph to not overstress the engine but she can get up to mid 90s if i ask her to.
I’ve been riding my r3 for a year and trust me once you get use to bike after like 3 months you will be begging for more str8 pull power before changing through all your gears, great firsts starter bike for sure tho and fun in turns but I’m ready to get R6 and just might keep the R3 as my side bitch lol
Aha I feel u, even after riding the r3 for a month I was craving for more power, currently at 7 month ownership and still love the r3 but it’s time to give it up for something bigger
@@gavin3810 naw just keep it simple I really don’t be riding hard like that just want r6 for a better faster commute. I just like getting from point a to b in a stylish form.
Ya sound like a cool kat & you brought up some great points in this video. I personally own a 2020 R3 and an 2019 XT250 down here in the mountains of western NC where just about everywhere is curvy and hilly and I never really ever feel outgunned. Those 231CC mills are meant to be ridden pinned and kinda abused if we’re being honest. Past 7k RPM and the R3 turns into Mr. Hyde lol. A quick note on PPE- Fly Racing makes a “Flux Air” jacket that’s basically like an armored jacket made outta football jersey material. Even in 90 degrees when you’re riding it doesn’t even feel like it’s on. Abrasion is NO JOKE!! 🥴 Same for the shoes- ditch em and get motorcycle specific stuff. You can still be quite stylish and comfortable with the new moto gear that’s around these days. Ride safe my friend.
Yeah I've nearly accidentally wheelied mine trying to pass a tractor and forgot to drop throttle and shift up. RPM hit about 11k when I pulled in the clutch and went from 80kph to 135 in half a second when I released the clutch.
Can a R3 (or any 300/400) keep up with normal traffic? Yes, easily. Is a R3 (or any 300/400) fun? Yes, at any skill level, its also cheaper to maintain than higher CC levels. Will a R3 (or any 300/400) feel fast if i'm a new rider? Yes, super fast. Will I outgrow a R3 (or any 300/400)? You will get use to the acceleration in a month or two. But mastering handling and braking will take years. Can a R3 (or any 300/400) keep up with 600cc+? If they are going all out than no, but rarely people are going all out on the street. On a curvy road you may even pass one if your skilled enough. Is it worth getting a R3 (or any 300/400) if im not knew to bikes? Depends, if you already know you love HP than no. But if having a lot of power is not important to you, then its worth getting because your getting 90% of the experience other sport bike riders are getting. And at a much less cost. (about half the cost.)
Bikes get affected a lot by rider weight, especially the low HP ones. It is for that reason the vast majority of them are geared short, as in top speed way over their top HP rpm, to cater for heavier riders imo. For that reason, If you are a light rider, like below 80kgs, you can easily get away with lenghtening the gearing to reduce highway rpm on the R3.
What I like about Yamaha is that their bikes punch about their weight. R3 series can compete with ninja 400, r6 was a monster that could hang out with 800s, r1 is basically a moto GP bike. Heck even r15 r125 are amazing because you can hang out with 200 to 250cc bikes on track.
no it will do everything you need it to and then some just enough bike, and its look is impeccable. that was the selling point for me it is such a beautiful bike
I finally decided by a 2015. At 80 miles an hour on the freeway it's not near Red line. It's pushing roughly in the 8000 to 9000 range. Which is just under half of the RPM but honestly up there it just doesn't have much power. As far as in town it seems to be okay but the biggest problem that absolutely has is the massive amount of engine braking. So much so to the point it breaks the rear tire loose and starts to Skid if you fully let off the throttle. And that's even with better aftermarket tires.... I'm hoping to save up enough to do the Norton tune that supposedly gets rid of some of the engine braking problem. I could see a new writer easily crashing because of the rear tire braking free due to the engine braking and not knowing how to recover. As for anybody wondering why I chose the r3, I don't want a larger bike. It's not that I can't handle it I just want the lightest weight bike that I can be on and I need a seat height that is correct so that I can get both feet flat on the ground. Yes that's a necessity for me because I have physical limitations due to health. I've always owned Yamaha motorcycles. I mean technically I guess the two Hondas I ever had would count has owning something else but so minimal it doesn't really count in my mind. I probably own roughly a dozen Yamahas
Thanks for sharing! I can totally agree about the engine breaking. After I got my tune from bauce racing on the r3 the reduction in engine breaking definitely helped smoothen the ride. Current on a 2023 r7 on stock map and the engine breaking on that is still quite intense. When I let off the throttle I get surged forward and it’s quite uncomfortable. Ride safe!
Bro, where in NY. I'm in Wyoming County. Just bought the R3 this past October. Just barely put 600mi on it before storing it. I had a 2011 Cbr250r, and a 2007 R6. I haven't really been able to use the powerband yet (break - in) but I did notice it taking off right around 8500rpm. Only saw the shift light once.
yes for me. i have owned ninja 300 , 2019 cbr500r , first gen r3 and currently i’m owning currently gen r3 and husky 401. i do find it under power but i think it’s enough fast. it doesn’t have the surge that husky 401 delivers
As an older rider returning to the street the r3 is a great bike. You only need your hair on fire for so many years then survival takes over and reason sets it. Really was looking at the rc390 but KTM is still plagued with niggling issues that seem simple but I have no desire to deal with changing this that and the other sensor, clamp, hose, impeller, thanks no
When it comes to the r3 you better off buying a brand-new one I seen some used with 6,000 miles or better going as high as the prices of a brand new but I guess either way would be good because it's a great bike love the video 🔥🔥🔥💯
I’d have to agree, the prices are too similar I rather spend the extra on new. Also u never know how the bike was treated if used, esp r3 being a “beginner market” bike most riders prolly used it to learn on an potentially has a higher clutch wear
If anyone thinks its underpowered then they haven't put the throttle to the wall yet. I'm constantly surprised by how much power it actually has. Mind you I'm new to riding so maybe that's why. Its tame down in the low RPM's, but the power shows up once you are north of 8k rpm. I've hit 110kph in 1st gear at about 11500rpm. Its a good beginner bike. On the other hand if you are comparing it to an R1 then... yeah its underpowered.
Been riding since 85' ....i have an rz350 for wheelie rips n craziness....i have his grandkid the r3 red in Canada...and kick the crap out of it. Love it...no rz tho!!!!
My opinion is the ninja 400 is a much better beginner bike. I don't have any problems keeping up with my friends ninja 650 on the highway. Top speed of 125, I don't have any highway pulling problems. My friend got stuck riding aside a semi, going full throttle cuz he couldn't pass him. I just zipped right on by. Other than that, handling on both bikes is very similiar
hm. im thinking of going 46 tooth on the rear because i do mainly city riding. i can deal with a 10 mph top speed deduction, hell that might save me from getting a +100 mph ticket
I’ve talked to you about my new r3 and compared to what you are saying to my bike and also a buddies r3 he can easily ride at about 80 and even top out at 122 obviously my r3 is still in the break in period so I can’t go full out yet so I can’t speak for myself
Have you tried Mt03? I am hiving Mt03 and its nice but the wind at 120+ is an issue. I think R3 fairing could solve this. All aftermarket windscreens for Mt03 are shit :/
Clicked on this video because I'm trying to get into bikes as well as looking into r3s and noticed you're in my neighborhood lmk if you wanna cruise once i get it
it has as a bit more power as a 125 while still being 70kg heavier for smaller roads its fine probably but the only sports bike ive owned was a ducati 750 and a mito 125 rest were enduro/supermoto and ive never been on bigger roads with them
A bit more power? From 15 hp to 42 hp is a way more than a bit, that's 180% more power. It's like you're saying an R3 is a bit more powerful than an R6.
The Kawasaki z400 will scare you if you full throttle, full throttle is a 28mm twist from zero, most people that ride the z400 never even 1/2 throttle, it too wicked.😮
i totally agree with everything u said, i live in nyc too and its has enough poswer for local and highway riding. but still, i think and just gotta get a bigger bike but i love R3 and i will probally just keep it . and btw CAN I HAVE THE LINK TO UR MIRROR， my bike got into a hit and ran and now i have to buy some part to fix it.....
The R3 has noticeably more power (and performance) than other pint-sized bikes, like the old Ninja 250 and Ninja 300, and CBR 250 and CBR 300. If you upgrade to a bigger, faster bike, you're probably going to be disappointed with the speed increase going to a non-supersport midsized bike (Ninja 600, SFV-650, ETC), so I would suggest looking at the 750s or even liter-bikes.
For me the 300 was a big jump, especially when I first got it I felt like the r3 was overkill. I’m a fairly new rider even though I been riding for a bit over a year I barely rode my z125 and same goes for the r3. I also wanna go through each class of bike and feel the difference gradually as I eventually hope I settle at a 1000
@@RickyMoto I respect the patience taking your time learning to ride and not jumping straight to the biggest bikes but what I think you'll find is that a 1000 is just going to be unfun to ride in the public streets, especially in a place like new york. Anything past a 600 sport bike you really can't use the bikes power on the public roads unless you're willing to risk serious fines and losing your lisence going 150 mph on the highway
I’d say it’s pretty much the same as the r3 just more upright. I sat on it at the dealership and it feels nearly identical, all the components are the same too. I think the mt03 would be more comfortable as a cruiser, the r3 is a bit more of a sporty stance with higher windscreen so you’ll get better wind resistance on the r3. But it comes down to ur riding style
I’m from India and I love this bike and from two years they discontinued this bike and they are saying that next month August they will launch but I don’t know they will launch or not, but I wanna know Wat is the bike top speed in kmph
Im 5'11 195-200lbs is where i hover. And my r3 pulls really well. And on the highway its kinda like my 96 accord. You have to work to overtake but it will do it. And its more fun that way. #DropAGearAndDisappear
I think that 390-400 cc range is perfect for people who want performance at an affordable rate. In India that money gets u a duke 390 which puts out 44 bhp.. which is quite fun to ride tbh. I have such fond memories of the duke 390.
Went on my first group ride yesterday and twice people thought I was on a 600 😅 other thing I like about the R3 as a first bike is it's so confidence inspiring in the corners and it's made me love taking it on twisty roads!
until they hear the lawnmower/weedwacker sound from the R3
Yeah what's your point? You still can't keep up with my 600cc so you can talk the talk but can't walk the walk. So yeah why even bring this up to tell people you look the part?????
@@myass5964 Such a childish comment from you.
@@myass5964 lmao why u so mad
@@myass5964 sounds like you wish you had an R3 to me.
Excited to get one. I was immediately impressed by the ergonomics when I sat on the updated r3. A lot of people I attended track with have been psyched on theirs, and enjoy the speed these bikes are capable of in the turns.
I don't even know why people are talking about how fast the bike can go, when majority of the time you won't even be doing those speeds. I own a 2019 R3 and I've done less than 10 top speed attempts because its honestly just silly if your mentality of buying a bike is supported on just its speed alone. I've done over 13,000 kms on the bike and I've kept up with 1000cc bikes on the Twisties. If you have never ridden a bike before, I strongly suggest staying away from 600cc bikes because YOU will be immature towards its power output. Stay on a 300-400cc bike for around a year or so. Until you can ride the bike's maximum potential, don't upgrade. And one last thing, I can see that majority of roads in the US are straight and I understand twisty roads can be far away, which makes small bikes boring. Just buy a 300, who cares what others say. Ride your own ride
I see you are a judgement person. About your question, maybe u should learn why some people love peak performance. I assume you like comfortable motorcycles, that's why you chose r3. When you have r3 and hear someone talking about speed. Your pride hurts cuz you know r3 is not the fastest bike between 300-450 cc (with similar price). When someone talks about how good r3 is at some point (not speed) that boosts your ego and wants to judge (silly) to someone that talks about speed on r3. There is feeling good when what you spend is worth the cost whenever you need or want. Why not switch to r15m if speed is not what you want?! R15m probably increases your chances to reach top speed, good features, good design. You can boost your ego with that bike. 😂
@@yesnthyler2813I can see why nobody responded to this stupid ahh shit
The r3 is more than capable on the highway. If you feel like it is not then you are not keeping the bike in the powerband. The powerband lies in the 7-10k rpm range. If you let it drop below that then yes it is going to feel sluggish if you try and give it acceleration without accommodating with a downshift. So if you struggle with not knowing what gear to be in without needing to actively be looking at what gear you are in then yes you will feel like it struggles on the highway. Otherwise if you learn to get a feel for it you will know as the bike will literally tell you when its slipping out the powerband and thats when you need to downshift. So no being in 4th gear at 4k rpm is not where this bike will be comfortable you are sacrificing so much torque that could be readily available if you keep your revs where they should be. And no keeping the bike in the high rpm range does not stress the engine at all that is how it is designed to run. The r3, r6 and r1 are all high revving engines and their powerbands reside very high in the rev range compared to any other sport bike. Every bike is different you need to learn where the powerband lies in whatever bike you are riding. I have 20k on the odo through 1.5 yrs of ownership, I weigh 165lbs and commute on the highway 35 miles one way and I stay going 80-95 mph for nearly 90% of the commute and reside around 8-9k rpm the whole way, so I still have plenty of torque available in 6th gear to reach 110 mph whenever i feel like it. Bike is totally fine
Yeah you are right. Only thing I noticed on my R3 is that at ~100mph /150kmph the R3 is at ~11k rpm which really sucks the gas.
At those speeds you can get like only 100-150 kms distance before the gas tank goes empty... 😂
I’ve owned my 2020 R3 for 3 years now. I bought it brand new and it has always been my favorite bike. I’ve owned a gsxr 600 and a Honda RC51 and even though those bikes were STUPID fast, the r3 is my absolute favorite and I would choose it any day out of the 3. From the buttery handling to the way you can shift through every gear without shitting your pants, that is why I’m still in love with my R3. Highly recommend this bike!
love to hear it!
As someone who lives in Europe and has a r125. Even an r125 with a whopping 15hp it's enough to keep up with traffic. Cruises at 70-75 top out at 80-85, if anyone isn't convinced an R3 isn't enough for longer journeys and highways then you probably don't have enough experience to jump on a bigger bike in the first place.
I commuted via Ninja 250 for most of two years (barring bad weather), racking up about 10,000 miles quickly.
The old Ninja 250 isn't especially fast, but could easily reach 100mph. It was also quicker than most cars on the streets from 0-60. It never, ever felt underpowered.
They redesigned the Ninja 250 around 2009ish, and that redesigned bike was significantly slower. Although I personally have never ridden it, I suspect that I would find it underwhelming.
I've also ridden the Yamaha R3, and I currently ride a CBR 250.
The R3 has a fair chunk more power and torque than my old 250 had, and felt far more like a mid-sized bike (definitely not a full 600 supersport, but more like a generic 500-600 cc regular sportbikes) in performance. It was also incredibly comfortable to ride down gently winding roads, just so lithe and nimble.
The CBR 250, on the other hand, definitely feels like it's somewhat lacking in torque and power. A 250 cc single should never have been made. Aside from the noticeable lack of power, though, the bike is lovely, once again a lightweight, comfortable bike to ride on winding mountain roads.
easily cruise at 70 is a bit of a lie... you're literally at like 8-9K rpms, not comfortable, but it gets the job done! I love my 125 though for ripping around on backroads and commuting (luckily no highway)
Yeah mate, I just came to the r125 after a year with a lexmoto LXR and at first it felt super powerful haha. It’s really not bad at keeping up, I think I tipped out at 85 too
A 125 is basically a scooter with extra hp
Just say youre scared to go fast
@@aok9153 See the stupidity of a childs brain 🤣 I prefer r125 more then half of these 600cc or even 1000cc, just look at how r125 looks and how clean it is, not everyone is obssesed with horse power and going over 200kmh 🤣
I love the “beginner bike” statement. I sold my r6 and royal Enfield 650 and got one of these, I love shifting and hitting corners well I’m comfortable all day. It’s only a beginner bike if your a beginner rider.
I just got a 2018 R3 as my first bike, I love it! I live in Toronto where the highway speed is usually 70miles/h when traffic is good. I found my r3 is doing actually better in highway than city traffic because I am at a high rpm. It also allows me to use basically full range of my throttle
Yes. It's underpowered. The other companies are making their beginner bikes in the 400cc range. Ninja/Z400, duke/rc390, vitpilen 401. Compared to those the r3 is laughably slower. Especially in the us market, people want something more powerful to be able to keep up on the highway. If they would just bump it up to an r4 with 400cc, it would easily be the best beginning super sport. Idk why they keep it at 300.
Laughably slower? Squids have no idea how laughably stupid they sound lmao
It can’t keep up with highway traffic on the R3? 😂
@@kuntachente6273 Depends on where you live and what "highway speeds" are, but where I live, people drive around 80mph on the highway. Yes the r3 technically can do it, but you're going to be at redline the whole time and will have 0 power to pass or even get out of someone's way.
@@Xwii610 If youre on the highway like 60% of the time or more its probably better to get a bigger bike just cause its stable and easier on the engine. My gw250 gets like 26 hp and can still take the highway though i usually hang far to the right at 70mph to not overstress the engine but she can get up to mid 90s if i ask her to.
I’ve been riding my r3 for a year and trust me once you get use to bike after like 3 months you will be begging for more str8 pull power before changing through all your gears, great firsts starter bike for sure tho and fun in turns but I’m ready to get R6 and just might keep the R3 as my side bitch lol
Aha I feel u, even after riding the r3 for a month I was craving for more power, currently at 7 month ownership and still love the r3 but it’s time to give it up for something bigger
if u don't need to sell it don't. everything I sell a bike I always regret just not holding on to it
ooo are you gonna track the R6
@@gavin3810 naw just keep it simple I really don’t be riding hard like that just want r6 for a better faster commute. I just like getting from point a to b in a stylish form.
@@KiDRiCH305 I mean maybe I'd suggest looking at some hyper nakeds then if the ergos start kicking your ass
great vid man, as a texas driver and bmw owner this vid rlly helped me a lot
Glad to hear it!
Ya sound like a cool kat & you brought up some great points in this video. I personally own a 2020 R3 and an 2019 XT250 down here in the mountains of western NC where just about everywhere is curvy and hilly and I never really ever feel outgunned. Those 231CC mills are meant to be ridden pinned and kinda abused if we’re being honest. Past 7k RPM and the R3 turns into Mr. Hyde lol. A quick note on PPE- Fly Racing makes a “Flux Air” jacket that’s basically like an armored jacket made outta football jersey material. Even in 90 degrees when you’re riding it doesn’t even feel like it’s on. Abrasion is NO JOKE!! 🥴 Same for the shoes- ditch em and get motorcycle specific stuff. You can still be quite stylish and comfortable with the new moto gear that’s around these days. Ride safe my friend.
Gear is definitely huge I bought my jacket,helmet and boots before my bike still need the gloves and pants tho!
The R3 pullls bro and helps you learn how to handle real power
Yeah I've nearly accidentally wheelied mine trying to pass a tractor and forgot to drop throttle and shift up. RPM hit about 11k when I pulled in the clutch and went from 80kph to 135 in half a second when I released the clutch.
Can a R3 (or any 300/400) keep up with normal traffic? Yes, easily.
Is a R3 (or any 300/400) fun? Yes, at any skill level, its also cheaper to maintain than higher CC levels.
Will a R3 (or any 300/400) feel fast if i'm a new rider? Yes, super fast.
Will I outgrow a R3 (or any 300/400)? You will get use to the acceleration in a month or two. But mastering handling and braking will take years.
Can a R3 (or any 300/400) keep up with 600cc+? If they are going all out than no, but rarely people are going all out on the street. On a curvy road you may even pass one if your skilled enough.
Is it worth getting a R3 (or any 300/400) if im not knew to bikes? Depends, if you already know you love HP than no. But if having a lot of power is not important to you, then its worth getting because your getting 90% of the experience other sport bike riders are getting. And at a much less cost. (about half the cost.)
Well said!
Bikes get affected a lot by rider weight, especially the low HP ones.
It is for that reason the vast majority of them are geared short, as in top speed way over their top HP rpm, to cater for heavier riders imo.
For that reason, If you are a light rider, like below 80kgs, you can easily get away with lenghtening the gearing to reduce highway rpm on the R3.
What I like about Yamaha is that their bikes punch about their weight. R3 series can compete with ninja 400, r6 was a monster that could hang out with 800s, r1 is basically a moto GP bike.
Heck even r15 r125 are amazing because you can hang out with 200 to 250cc bikes on track.
Someone confused my Team Blue 2021 R3 for an R1
How did they confuse an R3 with an R1 lmfao
They dont know shit about bikes then lmao
Lol it happens, but most people that don’t ride that heard the names of these bikes just think they are all the same between the r3, r6, and r1
@@jaygross9987 The thing is....the guy that asked me if it was an R1 rides a CBR1000RR...😂
@@tonyhamilton7785 🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️🤦🏾♂️ well he was dumb or either trolling lol
Oh thank god you got the carbon fiber! Really helps the power to weight ratio!
Highway speed is 75-80 mph. R3 tops out at 125 mph. What's the issue? I'm more worried about the wind pushing me around.since the bike is so light.
When I hit around 90mph I notice the bike starts to go side to side due to wind under that it’s pretty stable
Euro bikes are more on branding .. yamaha and japanese bikes are bang for the buck youre paying less for more quality instead of paying for brand name
no it will do everything you need it to and then some just enough bike, and its look is impeccable. that was the selling point for me it is such a beautiful bike
I just purchased the phantom purple one. The weather has been crap but I cant wait to ride it!
Can you really shift up and down and into neutral without pulling clutch?
yezir
@@RickyMoto so cold. Do you know if its a lil bad for the bike. Thanks for responding.
most texas highways are 65, but tolls are 75 and some 80 but very few
I bought a brand new 2023 phantom purple r3 and absolutely love it.
The new color looks gnarly
@@RickyMoto it’s purty
Same bby picked up last Wednesday and gave put 350 miles on it already 😂
I’ve had 3 people on bigger bikes pull up by me at a stop light and thought it was an r1
I guess many haven't heard of the Navi. Never a boring ride and dirt cheap to fill up.
I finally decided by a 2015. At 80 miles an hour on the freeway it's not near Red line. It's pushing roughly in the 8000 to 9000 range. Which is just under half of the RPM but honestly up there it just doesn't have much power.
As far as in town it seems to be okay but the biggest problem that absolutely has is the massive amount of engine braking. So much so to the point it breaks the rear tire loose and starts to Skid if you fully let off the throttle. And that's even with better aftermarket tires.... I'm hoping to save up enough to do the Norton tune that supposedly gets rid of some of the engine braking problem. I could see a new writer easily crashing because of the rear tire braking free due to the engine braking and not knowing how to recover.
As for anybody wondering why I chose the r3, I don't want a larger bike. It's not that I can't handle it I just want the lightest weight bike that I can be on and I need a seat height that is correct so that I can get both feet flat on the ground. Yes that's a necessity for me because I have physical limitations due to health. I've always owned Yamaha motorcycles. I mean technically I guess the two Hondas I ever had would count has owning something else but so minimal it doesn't really count in my mind. I probably own roughly a dozen Yamahas
Thanks for sharing! I can totally agree about the engine breaking. After I got my tune from bauce racing on the r3 the reduction in engine breaking definitely helped smoothen the ride. Current on a 2023 r7 on stock map and the engine breaking on that is still quite intense. When I let off the throttle I get surged forward and it’s quite uncomfortable. Ride safe!
I run my r3 at 9k all day long....and switch out at 10.5 or 11
Bro, where in NY. I'm in Wyoming County. Just bought the R3 this past October. Just barely put 600mi on it before storing it. I had a 2011 Cbr250r, and a 2007 R6. I haven't really been able to use the powerband yet (break - in) but I did notice it taking off right around 8500rpm. Only saw the shift light once.
yes for me. i have owned ninja 300 , 2019 cbr500r , first gen r3 and currently i’m owning currently gen r3 and husky 401. i do find it under power but i think it’s enough fast. it doesn’t have the surge that husky 401 delivers
Not everyone needs 200 horsepower in a motorcycle. It's fast enough to smoke just about any car from stop light to stop light.
I have an 18 R3 it’s a bit slow at the top end but in the twisties it’s a ton of fun
"I live in NY so I lane split anyway" ya same dude I live on long Island why would I sit in traffic on my grom when I could just not
I'd say give me a used 250... I'll put the thousands I save on it towards the 600 I really want.
Idk which 600 you want, but at least where I live the difference between a 250 and a 600 on the used market is $1000-2000...
Try put 13t and 45t sprockets, you will be surprice and also R-ecu. Been riding it for 3yrs. Im from Philippines
As an older rider returning to the street the r3 is a great bike. You only need your hair on fire for so many years then survival takes over and reason sets it. Really was looking at the rc390 but KTM is still plagued with niggling issues that seem simple but I have no desire to deal with changing this that and the other sensor, clamp, hose, impeller, thanks no
This is most likely going to be my first motorcycle. The RC390 looks so good, but like you said I can't deal with the issues.
When it comes to the r3 you better off buying a brand-new one I seen some used with 6,000 miles or better going as high as the prices of a brand new but I guess either way would be good because it's a great bike love the video 🔥🔥🔥💯
I’d have to agree, the prices are too similar I rather spend the extra on new. Also u never know how the bike was treated if used, esp r3 being a “beginner market” bike most riders prolly used it to learn on an potentially has a higher clutch wear
If anyone thinks its underpowered then they haven't put the throttle to the wall yet. I'm constantly surprised by how much power it actually has. Mind you I'm new to riding so maybe that's why. Its tame down in the low RPM's, but the power shows up once you are north of 8k rpm. I've hit 110kph in 1st gear at about 11500rpm. Its a good beginner bike. On the other hand if you are comparing it to an R1 then... yeah its underpowered.
110 kph is impossible in 1st. You redline 1st gear about 45kph.
Been riding since 85' ....i have an rz350 for wheelie rips n craziness....i have his grandkid the r3 red in Canada...and kick the crap out of it. Love it...no rz tho!!!!
Great video.. Now I want one!
My opinion is the ninja 400 is a much better beginner bike. I don't have any problems keeping up with my friends ninja 650 on the highway. Top speed of 125, I don't have any highway pulling problems. My friend got stuck riding aside a semi, going full throttle cuz he couldn't pass him. I just zipped right on by. Other than that, handling on both bikes is very similiar
i own a ninja 400 too, i think its great for zipping around town and twisty roads but if im gonna do alot of highway riding i take the zx10
Smaller rear sprocket help at all with rpm’s on highway ? Good video mate.
It should help increase top speed, but lose on acceleration
hm. im thinking of going 46 tooth on the rear because i do mainly city riding. i can deal with a 10 mph top speed deduction, hell that might save me from getting a +100 mph ticket
MT-03 is pretty dank as well
Keep going 💪🏻💪🏻full support for you
I like the mirrors a lot
Shout out from philippines always supporting you brother 🇵🇭💜
What bike are u gonna pick up next?
A bicycle
Would you be able to test ride a CFMOTO 450SS best looking bike by far. Everyone seems to love it
If I get a chance I would
I’ve talked to you about my new r3 and compared to what you are saying to my bike and also a buddies r3 he can easily ride at about 80 and even top out at 122 obviously my r3 is still in the break in period so I can’t go full out yet so I can’t speak for myself
Have you tried Mt03?
I am hiving Mt03 and its nice but the wind at 120+ is an issue. I think R3 fairing could solve this. All aftermarket windscreens for Mt03 are shit :/
In tuck position r3 is very stable 120mph and wind is not noticeable. So a windscreen is highly recommended
@@RickyMoto Sry, I mean 120 KPH. I dont think this bike is capable of 120mhp stock.
But thanks for anwser!
Stock I was able to get this bike to 115mph. After my tune it hit roughly 125mph
5:34 that sounds nice!
Clicked on this video because I'm trying to get into bikes as well as looking into r3s and noticed you're in my neighborhood lmk if you wanna cruise once i get it
it has as a bit more power as a 125 while still being 70kg heavier for smaller roads its fine probably but the only sports bike ive owned was a ducati 750 and a mito 125 rest were enduro/supermoto and ive never been on bigger roads with them
A bit more power? From 15 hp to 42 hp is a way more than a bit, that's 180% more power. It's like you're saying an R3 is a bit more powerful than an R6.
@@fj5434 my 125 had 39hp
The Kawasaki z400 will scare you if you full throttle, full throttle is a 28mm twist from zero, most people that ride the z400 never even 1/2 throttle, it too wicked.😮
How does the R3 handle on the highway going up a hill?
it does pretty well, i have to stay in the low gears to get it going but it has no issues
i totally agree with everything u said, i live in nyc too and its has enough poswer for local and highway riding. but still, i think and just gotta get a bigger bike but i love R3 and i will probally just keep it . and btw CAN I HAVE THE LINK TO UR MIRROR， my bike got into a hit and ran and now i have to buy some part to fix it.....
The R3 has noticeably more power (and performance) than other pint-sized bikes, like the old Ninja 250 and Ninja 300, and CBR 250 and CBR 300.
If you upgrade to a bigger, faster bike, you're probably going to be disappointed with the speed increase going to a non-supersport midsized bike (Ninja 600, SFV-650, ETC), so I would suggest looking at the 750s or even liter-bikes.
What exhaust can I get yo make it sound more beastie?
I had the full system akrapovic and it sounded gnarly
Hi. New subscriber here, i like your insight on yamaha r3. I also have one, i love r3, can run up to 199km per hour not so bad
Mine too before I sold it & bought a 2017 MTO3 & does the same speed.
0 to 60 mph in 5.2 seconds
i got a 2021 r3 and the most ive got it too is 192 and that was down a little hill, how did you get it so fast?
Me too, written off long story, replaced by a 2017 MT03 I like even better.
Do you wish you upgraded into something bigger than the R3 coming from the Z125? Or did it still feel like a big leap upgrading to 300 from 125?
For me the 300 was a big jump, especially when I first got it I felt like the r3 was overkill. I’m a fairly new rider even though I been riding for a bit over a year I barely rode my z125 and same goes for the r3. I also wanna go through each class of bike and feel the difference gradually as I eventually hope I settle at a 1000
@@RickyMoto I respect the patience taking your time learning to ride and not jumping straight to the biggest bikes but what I think you'll find is that a 1000 is just going to be unfun to ride in the public streets, especially in a place like new york. Anything past a 600 sport bike you really can't use the bikes power on the public roads unless you're willing to risk serious fines and losing your lisence going 150 mph on the highway
Short answer not in the corners yes on the highway
*goes 45mph*
“See this thing can pull man”
pulling isnt the speed but ok, you probably have a bycycle
This is my favourite exhaust 🏍️💥
hey man question, i have a mt03 and i kinda want a full system. should you get yours tuned after?
I’d recommend the tune because it runs smoother but without it is still fine
Where can I buy a used r3?
No riding jacket is crazy
What exhaust system are you running brother?
Full system Akrapovic
Where did you get the smoked windscreen?
Zero gravity
new york too? Damn, me as well! What part are u in upstate?
Long Island
@@RickyMoto dope im more upstate
I’m at the point to purchase for my daughter seems awesome man
nice downshifts brua
i wana know your opinion about the mt 03
I’d say it’s pretty much the same as the r3 just more upright. I sat on it at the dealership and it feels nearly identical, all the components are the same too. I think the mt03 would be more comfortable as a cruiser, the r3 is a bit more of a sporty stance with higher windscreen so you’ll get better wind resistance on the r3. But it comes down to ur riding style
It's a 300 I do expect them to be powerful at all.
what settings do you use on the gopro? looks nice as!
Superview and neutral color profile
Superview and neutral color profile & color grade
@@RickyMoto what resolution? fps? bitrate? EV?
@@VirtuosoX1 24fps 4K auto everything else
@@RickyMoto thank you kind sir, happy riding!
You should ride my 125cc with 10.5bhp and 10.3Nm torque with max speed of 95-100 kmph (60 mph)
6:52 where that gas station at shit is only 5$ a gallon🥵🥵
lol it’s back up to like $6
I got a Jordan on my keychain too😂👍🏽
No but my cf moto 300SS is. Single piston honda clone engine easy tobstallbin 1st
Hi. How much is fuel concumption in city and higtway?km/l
Combined 48mpg riding aggressively
I get 62 mpg.
lol, this video was posted a week after i got my 2020 R3 Monster Energy MotoGP Edition with 3,000 miles for $5,200. i have 20,000 miles on it now
Its great for honing your skills
Hey man what go pro setup do you have?
Gopro hero 7 w/ purple panda lav mic
@@RickyMoto appreciate it man!
What mirrors are those?
Universal winglet mirrors off ebay
I’m from India and I love this bike and from two years they discontinued this bike and they are saying that next month August they will launch but I don’t know they will launch or not, but I wanna know Wat is the bike top speed in kmph
It tops out 193km
R3 broooo...💥💥⚡️❤️
What exhaust do you have?
Akrapovic full system
Im 5'11 195-200lbs is where i hover. And my r3 pulls really well. And on the highway its kinda like my 96 accord. You have to work to overtake but it will do it. And its more fun that way. #DropAGearAndDisappear
No, you expect too much I owned a 2017 model.
Now I own a 2017 MT03
It's very underpowered. On ramps to the highway, I had to redline the bike in every gear to get up to the flow of traffic to merge (75mph).
It's a great beginner bike and capable of decent speeds.
@@RizwanAnwarAKAFLYTIGER no doubt I had a lot of fun when I had mine, it would be a great track bike too.
I think that 390-400 cc range is perfect for people who want performance at an affordable rate. In India that money gets u a duke 390 which puts out 44 bhp.. which is quite fun to ride tbh. I have such fond memories of the duke 390.
What’s the problem? It’s made to rev.
The R3 is actually a 321cc not a 300
Don't forget the 1.
yo what gloves are those??
Alpinestar v2
WHERE DID YOU GET THEM MIRRORS?
eBay search: winglet mirror r3
THANK YOU FOR ASKING THIS
What exhaust do you have
akrapovic full system for r3
@@RickyMoto thank ya sir
RickyMoto, you are NOT "ya boy".
not sure why you put all that money into a r3. be safe good video
without watching - Yes.
my honda nsr 125 reaches 0-60 in about the same time :p
I have the best looking r3
120lbs sheesh homie eat a burger
R3 underpowered? Really? It has more than enough power unless you are doing motogp on the roads.